Character Creation Cast

By Amelia Antrim, Ryan Boelter

Join Amelia and Ryan on a journey to create characters in many different role playing game systems with guests from across the industry.... more

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April 12, 2021Series 38.2 - Blue Planet: Recontact with Jeff Barber [Designer] (Creation Continued)
Welcome to the second episode of Series 38! This series we welcome Jeff Barber back to the studio to cover the brand new version of a game we covered 32 series ago, Blue Planet: Recontact, a sci-fi game about life on an alien, ocean world. This episode we finish creating our characters!! Also, make sure to check the show notes for the Blue Planet Kickstarter page as well as the #Reviews4Good campaign that Podchaser is doing this whole month of April!
Announcements:
Blue Planet: Recontact Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1875712273/blue-planet-recontact
Podchaser #Reviews4Good Campaign:
https://www.podchaser.com/articles/reviews4good/reviews4good-2021
Character Creation Cast Podchaser Page:
https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1
Character Creation Cast on Podchaser
https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
Jeff Barber @BiohazardJeff
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BiohazardJeff
Website: https://www.biohazardgamespublishing.com/
Games discussed this episode:
Blue Planet: Recontact by Jeff Barber
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1875712273/blue-planet-recontact
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:03:59 - Recap
00:04:28 - Profile - Goals Motivations and Attitudes
00:09:30 - Attributes
00:15:14 - Focus Attributes
00:25:58 - Strain
00:28:46 - Skill Sets
00:44:22 - Our Origin Skill Sets
00:45:52 - Our Background Skill Sets
00:46:53 - Our Occupation Skill Sets
00:47:23 - Our Experiential Skill Sets
00:48:01 - Our Developmental Skill Sets
00:49:56 - Tags
00:54:50 - Tracks - Creating a campaign track
00:58:52 - Creating a more personal track
01:01:42 - Ties and Names
01:14:39 - Actual Age vs Apparent Age
01:18:17 - Features
01:21:56 - Biomods
01:28:39 - Gear
01:29:16 - We did it!
01:29:40 - Episode Closer
01:30:27 - Call To Action
01:34:47 - Credits
01:36:42 - Show Blurbs: Campaign
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-382-blue-planet-recontact-with-jeff-barber-designer-creation-continued/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Diving In The Oceans Of Kepler by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7062-diving-in-the-oceans-of-kepler
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Beyond The Known Space by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6835-beyond-the-known-space
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)

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1h 41min
April 05, 2021Series 38.1 - Blue Planet: Recontact with Jeff Barber [Designer] (Creation)
Welcome to the first episode of Series 38! This series we welcome Jeff Barber back to the studio to cover the brand new version of a game we covered 32 series ago, Blue Planet: Recontact, a sci-fi game about life on an alien, ocean world. This episode we find out what this game is all about and start diving into the character creation process! Also, make sure to check the show notes for the Kickstarter page as well as the #Reviews4Good campaign that Podchaser is doing this whole month of April!
Announcements:
Blue Planet: Recontact Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1875712273/blue-planet-recontact
Podchaser #Reviews4Good Campaign:
https://www.podchaser.com/articles/reviews4good/reviews4good-2021
Character Creation Cast Podchaser Page:
https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1
Character Creation Cast on Podchaser
https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
Jeff Barber @BiohazardJeff
Twitter: https://twitter.com/BiohazardJeff
Website: https://www.biohazardgamespublishing.com/
Games discussed this episode:
Blue Planet: Recontact by Jeff Barber
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1875712273/blue-planet-recontact
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:02:54 - Introductions
00:06:53 - What's in a game?
00:10:34 - What was the most surprising/interesting change?
00:13:23 - What sort of tools do we need to play this game?
00:13:54 - What kind of stories and themes does this game explore?
00:19:13 - What do characters do in this game?
00:24:33 - What is unique about Blue Planet?
00:25:49 - History of the system
00:32:23 - What is it like working on a new version of this game?
00:38:03 - Terms and Concepts
00:38:40 - Character Concept
00:40:07 - Power Levels
00:41:45 - Attributes and Focus Attributes
00:47:25 - Skill Sets
00:57:34 - Tags, Tracks and Ties
01:06:05 - Anything else we need to know before going into character creation?
01:07:28 - Let's make some people!
01:08:23 - Campaign Concept and Character Concept
01:16:29 - Powerlevel
01:20:49 - Species
01:21:37 - Unmodified/Modified Humans
01:22:03 - Aquaforms
01:22:49 - Cognitive Synergists
01:25:00 - Hybrids
01:26:35 - Composites
01:27:08 - Spacers
01:27:33 - Survivor Mods
01:27:50 - Transhumans
01:28:49 - Cetaceans
01:34:20 - Choosing our species
01:40:50 - Call to Action
01:42:46 - Credits
01:44:41 - Show Blurb: One Shot
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-381-blue-planet-recontact-with-jeff-barber-designer-creation/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Diving In The Oceans Of Kepler by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7062-diving-in-the-oceans-of-kepler
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Beyond The Known Space by MusicLFiles
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6835-beyond-the-known-space
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)

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1h 49min
March 15, 2021Series 37.3 - You Are The Dungeon with Tracy Barnett [Designer] (Discussion)
Welcome to the final episode for series 37! We welcome back Tracy Barnett and discuss how the character creation process went for their new game, You Are The Dungeon, a solo journaling game about creating a dungeon and dealing with the adventurers that wander into your walls. In this episode we dive deep into discussion about this unique game, learn a bit about its sequel game, You Are the Tavern, and enjoy some outtakes at the very end!
Announcements:
Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe
https://twitch.chimera.games
https://youtube.chimera.games
Amr’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: Cape and Blade
https://capeandblade.chimera.games
One Shot Network Patreon
https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1
Character Creation Cast on Podchaser
https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
Tracy Barnett @TheOtherTracy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOtherTracy
Itch.io: https://theothertracy.itch.io/
Website: http://www.theothertracy.com/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/theothertracy
Games discussed this episode:
You Are The Dungeon by Tracy Barnett
Itch.io: https://theothertracy.itch.io/you-are-the-dungeon
Drive-Thru RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/340140/You-Are-the-Dungeon?affiliate_id=1601603
Our Dungeon: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lpFRJ3vlfunoaQY1xxzWRyin4S00D2MdsAW6BSB0EpQ/edit?usp=sharing
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:02:48 - Reintroductions and Characters
00:06:25 - D20 for your thoughts?
00:16:03 - What does Tracy look for in character creation systems?
00:20:54 - How do we think character creation in this game stacks up to other games?
00:39:06 - Biggest flaw and best part of the game
00:49:49 - Fanfiction
00:53:40 - Take it up a level!
01:00:07 - Final Thoughts
01:02:58 - Episode Closer
01:04:58 - Call to Action
01:08:20 - Credits
01:10:15 - Show Blurbs - Total Party Kill
01:11:02 - Outtakes
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-373-you-are-the-dungeon-with-tracy-barnett-designer-discussion/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Wonderful by Scott Buckley (https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/wonderful/)
Clip 2: Video Dungeon Crawl by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4584-video-dungeon-crawl
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)

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1h 28min
March 08, 2021Series 37.2 - You Are The Dungeon with Tracy Barnett [Designer] (Creation Continued)
Welcome to the second episode for series 37! We welcome back Tracy Barnett and finish creating characters for their new game, You Are The Dungeon, a solo journaling game about creating a dungeon and dealing with the adventurers that wander into your walls. In this episode we actually play a full round of this game and figure out what horrors exist within our walls!
Announcements:
Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe
https://twitch.chimera.games
https://youtube.chimera.games
A Horror Borealis presents LOSERS: A Love Story:
https://a-horror-borealis.simplecast.com/
The Broadswords
https://thebroadswords.com
One Shot Network Patreon
https://patreon.com/OneShotPodcast
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1
Character Creation Cast on Podchaser
https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
Tracy Barnett @TheOtherTracy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOtherTracy
Itch.io: https://theothertracy.itch.io/
Website: http://www.theothertracy.com/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/theothertracy
Games discussed this episode:
You Are The Dungeon by Tracy Barnett
Itch.io: https://theothertracy.itch.io/you-are-the-dungeon
Drive-Thru RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/340140/You-Are-the-Dungeon?affiliate_id=1601603
Our Dungeon: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1lpFRJ3vlfunoaQY1xxzWRyin4S00D2MdsAW6BSB0EpQ/edit?usp=sharing
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:03:22 - Recap
00:03:50 - What evil took root in your heart?
00:04:16 - What foul being first heeded the call of your curse?
00:04:55 - Draw the map
00:09:26 - Our first Foray
00:10:08 - Creating Adventurers
00:12:49 - Naming the Adventurers
00:19:17 - Discover the fates of the Adventurers
00:33:42 - Determine how many people survive
00:36:44 - Our first Fallow
00:37:21 - What bright thing was left by the adventurers?
00:37:50 - How have you turned this brightness into corrupting shadow?
00:38:47 - In the years since the adventurers, who or what has taken up residence?
00:42:00 - Redefine our boundaries
00:44:07 - Episode Closer
00:45:53 - Call to Action
00:48:25 - Credits
00:50:20 - Show Blurb - System Mastery
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-372-you-are-the-dungeon-with-tracy-barnett-designer-creation-continued/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Wonderful by Scott Buckley (https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/wonderful/)
Clip 2: Video Dungeon Crawl by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4584-video-dungeon-crawl
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)

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54min
March 01, 2021Series 37.1 - You Are The Dungeon with Tracy Barnett [Designer] (Creation)
Welcome to the first episode for series 37! We welcome back Tracy Barnett and discuss the character creation process for their new game, You Are The Dungeon, a solo journaling game about creating a dungeon and dealing with the adventurers that wander into your walls. Amelia is back for this series and this episode we cover what the game is all about and start actually playing the game itself!
Announcements:
Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe
https://twitch.chimera.games
https://youtube.chimera.games
A Horror Borealis presents LOSERS: A Love Story:
https://a-horror-borealis.simplecast.com/
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1
Character Creation Cast on Podchaser
https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
Tracy Barnett @TheOtherTracy
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheOtherTracy
Itch.io: https://theothertracy.itch.io/
Website: http://www.theothertracy.com/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/theothertracy
Games discussed this episode:
You Are The Dungeon by Tracy Barnett
Itch.io: https://theothertracy.itch.io/you-are-the-dungeon
Drive-Thru RPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/340140/You-Are-the-Dungeon?affiliate_id=1601603
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:02:54 - Introductions
00:13:26 - What's in a game?
00:15:10 - What do we need to play this game?
00:18:08 - What sort of stories and themes is this game meant to explore?
00:20:58 - What do characters do in this game?
00:23:06 - Why go the route of a Solo RPG?
00:28:47 - History of the game - What sparked the idea for this game?
00:33:11 - Ongoing twitter threads
00:38:25 - Basic Terms and Concepts - Foray and Fallow
00:40:33 - Let's make a place!
00:43:34 - What was your original form?
00:44:59 - Who was responsible for your creation?
00:45:35 - Call to Action
00:48:16 - Credits
00:50:11 - Show Blurbs - NeoScum
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-371-you-are-the-dungeon-with-tracy-barnett-designer-creation/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Wonderful by Scott Buckley (https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/library/wonderful/)
Clip 2: Video Dungeon Crawl by Kevin MacLeod
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/4584-video-dungeon-crawl
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)

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55min
February 15, 2021Series 36.3 - Tension with Adira Slattery [Designer] (Discussion)
Welcome to the final episode for series 36! We welcome back Adira Slattery and discuss the character creation process for her new game, Tension, a queer cat and mouse game for 2 players! Amelia had to sit this series out, but this episode, Ryan and Adira get into some great discussion and some really amazing fanfic that Ryan can’t stop thinking about! Join us for the finale for the most condensed character creation series to date!
Announcements:
Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe
https://twitch.chimera.games
https://youtube.chimera.games
A Horror Borealis presents LOSERS: A Love Story:
https://a-horror-borealis.simplecast.com/
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1
Character Creation Cast on Podchaser
https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
Adira Slattery @AdiraSlattery
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdiraSlattery
Itch.io: https://adira.itch.io/
Website: https://adiraslattery.com
Games discussed this episode:
Tension by Adira Slattery
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adiraslattery/tension-0
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:02:54 - Reintroductions and Characters
00:05:22 - D20 for your thoughts?
00:08:38 - What is Adira's personal process for creating characters?
00:10:56 - How does character creation in Tension stack up to other games?
00:18:33 - How does the process of character creation reinforce the feel of Tension?
00:28:30 - What is one of the biggest flaws/best parts of character creation in Tension?
00:36:22 - Fanfic!
00:48:35 - Take it up a level! - How does the story advance through play?
00:51:20 - How does a game end?
00:56:18 - Kickstarter details
00:58:05 - Final Thoughts
00:59:22 - Episode Closer
01:01:12 - Call to Action
01:03:36 - Credits
01:05:31 - Show Blurbs: Design Doc
01:06:06 - Outtakes
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-363-tension-with-adira-slattery-designer-discussion/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Spy Story: The Agent by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/84-spy-story-the-agent
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Beach Resort Noir Murder Mystery by Brian Holtz Music
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7033-beach-resort-noir-murder-mystery
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)

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1h 11min
February 08, 2021Series 36.2 - Tension with Adira Slattery [Designer] (Creation Continued)
Welcome to the second episode for series 36! We welcome back Adira Slattery, to finish creating characters, plural, for her new game, Tension, a queer cat and mouse game for 2 players! Amelia had to sit this series out, but this episode, Ryan and Adira finish creating the other twenty characters needed to play a session! Join us for the most condensed character creation series to date!
Announcements:
Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe
https://twitch.chimera.games
https://youtube.chimera.games
A Horror Borealis presents LOSERS: A Love Story:
https://a-horror-borealis.simplecast.com/
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1
Character Creation Cast on Podchaser
https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Character Creation Cast on Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/character-creation-cast?refid=stpr
Character Creation Cast on Facebook
https://facebook.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
Adira Slattery @AdiraSlattery
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdiraSlattery
Itch.io: https://adira.itch.io/
Website: https://adiraslattery.com
Games discussed this episode:
Tension by Adira Slattery
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adiraslattery/tension-0
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:02:25 - The Lovers and The Devil
00:03:58 - The Chariot and The Hermit
00:05:19 - The Sun and the Fool
00:10:00 - Death and The Heirophant
00:11:36 - The Empress and The Moon (Adira)
00:12:57 - The Magician and Temperance
00:15:29 - The Tower (Ryan) and The Star
00:17:24 - The Wheel of Fortune and The High Priestess
00:21:25 - Strength and Justice
00:23:06 - The World and The Hanged Man
00:26:05 - Summary
00:30:54 - Episode Closer
00:32:10 - Call to Action
00:33:58 - Credits
00:35:54 - Show Blurbs: Asians Represent
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-362-tension-with-adira-slattery-designer-creation-continued/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Spy Story: The Agent by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/84-spy-story-the-agent
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Beach Resort Noir Murder Mystery by Brian Holtz Music
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7033-beach-resort-noir-murder-mystery
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)
Our Podcast:
Character Creation Cast:
Twitter: @CreationCast (https://twitter.com/CreationCast)
Facebook: https://facebook.com/charactercreationcast/
Discord: http://discord.charactercreationcast.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creationcast/
Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Amelia Antrim:
Twitter: @gingerreckoning (https://twitter.com/gingerreckoning)
Website: https://ameliaantrim.wordpress.com/
Garbage of the Five Rings podcast: (http://garbageofthefiverings.com/)
G5R Twitter: @G5Rpodcast (https://twitter.com/G5Rpodcast)
Ryan Boelter:
Twitter: @lordneptune (https://twitter.com/lordneptune)
Website: https://lordneptune.com
Twitch: https://twitch.tv/lordneptunerb
Chimera RPG: @ChimeraRPG (https://twitter.com/ChimeraRPG)
A Horror Borealis: @AHorrorBorealis (https://twitter.com/AHorrorBorealis)
Patreon: https://patreon.com/RyanBoelter
Itch.io: https://lordneptune.itch.io
Our Website:
http://www.charactercreationcast.com
Our Network:
http://oneshotpodcast.com
Network Patreon:
https://www.patreon.com/oneshotpodcast

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40min
February 01, 2021Series 36.1 - Tension with Adira Slattery [Designer] (Creation)
Welcome to the first episode of our 36th series! We welcome back Adira Slattery, as a guest this time, to discuss her new game, Tension, a queer cat and mouse game for 2 players! Amelia had to sit this series out, but Ryan and Adira create their characters and begin the process of creating the other twenty characters needed to play a session! Join us for the most condensed character creation series to date!
Announcements:
Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe
https://twitch.chimera.games
https://youtube.chimera.games
A Horror Borealis presents LOSERS: A Love Story:
https://a-horror-borealis.simplecast.com/
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1
Character Creation Cast on Podchaser
https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
Adira Slattery @AdiraSlattery
Twitter: https://twitter.com/AdiraSlattery
Itch.io: https://adira.itch.io/
Games discussed this episode:
Tension by Adira Slattery
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/adiraslattery/tension-0
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:04:05 - Introductions
00:06:32 - What's in a game? - Concept
00:07:40 - What do we need to play this game?
00:07:55 - What sort of stories and themes is this game meant to explore?
00:08:28 - What do characters do Tension?
00:08:58 - What is one of the most unique thing about Tension?
00:10:19 - History of the game.
00:11:23 - Basic Terms and Concepts: Tarot
00:17:26 - The Ensemble
00:19:36 - Orbiting characters
00:20:15 - Let's make some people!
00:21:38 - The Killer
00:21:48 - Type
00:23:03 - Looks
00:24:47 - Pattern
00:26:29 - Name and Pronouns
00:27:05 - The Investigator
00:27:08 - Profession
00:27:25 - Looks
00:28:05 - Obsession
00:28:38 - Name and Pronouns
00:28:55 - Picking our characters' major arcanas
00:32:45 - Creation relationship pairs for 20 NPCs
00:33:43 - The first pair
00:37:48 - Call To Action
00:39:49 - Credits
00:41:44 - Show Blurbs: A Horror Borealis
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-361-tension-with-adira-slattery-designer-creation/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Spy Story: The Agent by Sascha Ende
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/84-spy-story-the-agent
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: Beach Resort Noir Murder Mystery by Brian Holtz Music
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/7033-beach-resort-noir-murder-mystery
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)

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January 18, 2021Series 35.3 - Anyone Can Wear the Mask with Jeff Stormer [Designer] (Discussion)
Series 35 comes to a close this episode where we welcome back Party of One host and fellow network show All My Fantasy Children co-host, Jeff Stormer! We will be discussing the character creation process for his new game, Anyone Can Wear the Mask, a storytelling game about a superhero, a villain and a city.
Announcements:
Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe
https://twitch.chimera.games
https://youtube.chimera.games
A Horror Borealis presents LOSERS: A Love Story:
https://a-horror-borealis.simplecast.com/
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1
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https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
Jeff Stormer @GMJeffStormer
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PartyOfOnePod
Itch.io: https://jeffstormer.itch.io/
Website: http://www.jeffstormer.com/
Party of One Podcast: https://www.partyofonepodcast.com/
All My Fantasy Children Podcast: http://oneshotpodcast.com/interview-discussion/all-my-fantasy-children/
Talkin’ Nog Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/talkingnog
Games discussed this episode:
Anyone Can Wear the Mask by Jeff Stormer
Website: https://jeffstormer.itch.io/mask
Beyond the Rift by Dee Pennyway
Website: https://mnemonicrpg.itch.io/mnemonic-beyond-the-rift
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:02:00 - Introductions and Character Recaps
00:06:26 - D20 for your thoughts?
00:11:26 - What is Jeff's process for creating characters?
00:14:47 - How does character creation in this game compare to others?
00:24:05 - How does the process of character creation reinforce the feel of playing the game?
00:25:49 - What is one of the biggest flaws/best parts about character creation in this game?
00:36:20 - Fanfic!
00:41:49 - Design Story Segue
00:44:22 - Take it up a level!
00:49:07 - Final Thoughts
00:50:23 - Episode Closer
00:51:57 - Call to Action
00:54:44 - Credits
00:56:39 - Show Blurbs - All My Fantasy Children
00:57:16 - Outtakes
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-353-anyone-can-wear-the-mask-with-jeff-stormer-designer-discussion/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Chiptune Game Intro 01 by TaigaSoundProd
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6780-chiptune-game-intro-01
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: All My Fantasy Children Intro Music by Aaron Catano-Saez
http://oneshotpodcast.com/interview-discussion/all-my-fantasy-children/
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)

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January 11, 2021Series 35.2 - Anyone Can Wear the Mask with Jeff Stormer [Designer] (Creation Continued)
It is time for the second episode of series 35! This episode, we welcome back Party of One host and fellow network show All My Fantasy Children co-host, Jeff Stormer! We will be finishing our characters for his new game, Anyone Can Wear the Mask, a storytelling game about a superhero, a villain and a city. Join us as Ryan defines a villain and we get to play a round of this game together!
Announcements:
Ryan’s Chimera Live Stream Campaign: A Tale of Twinkle and Awe
https://twitch.chimera.games
https://youtube.chimera.games
A Horror Borealis presents LOSERS: A Love Story:
https://a-horror-borealis.simplecast.com/
Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places:
Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1
Character Creation Cast on Podchaser
https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast
Guests and Projects:
Jeff Stormer @GMJeffStormer
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PartyOfOnePod
Itch.io: https://jeffstormer.itch.io/
Website: http://www.jeffstormer.com/
Party of One Podcast: https://www.partyofonepodcast.com/
All My Fantasy Children Podcast: http://oneshotpodcast.com/interview-discussion/all-my-fantasy-children/
Talkin’ Nog Podcast: https://soundcloud.com/talkingnog
Games discussed this episode:
Anyone Can Wear the Mask by Jeff Stormer
Website: https://jeffstormer.itch.io/mask
Beyond the Rift by Dee Pennyway
Website: https://mnemonicrpg.itch.io/mnemonic-beyond-the-rift
Timestamps:
00:00:00 - Announcements
00:02:27 - Recap
00:02:53 - The Villain
00:04:07 - Defining Threats
00:10:58 - Walking through a turn - City flips a card
00:13:12 - The villain adds a threat
00:15:43 - The hero saves the day
00:18:28 - Skipping ahead to the villain’s reveal
00:18:55 - Questions for the Hero - What piece of yourself most scares you and how do you see it amplified in the villain?
00:19:27 - What weakness are you afraid will be discovered and how does the villain wield it?
00:20:14 - City questions: What about the hero most scares you and how is the villain the worst version of that?
00:21:09 - What is your biggest fear for the city and how does the villain embody that?
00:21:41 - Villain questions: What power do you crave and how are you going to seize it?
00:22:04 - What insurmountable odds will the hero have to overcome to defeat you?
00:22:22 - What hidden weakness do you hope the hero never finds?
00:22:35 - Introducing the villain
00:26:23 - What Renoun truly means
00:28:12 - Uprising
00:39:20 - Episode Closer
00:40:50 - Call to Action
00:42:56 - Credits
00:44:52 - Show Blurb: Session Zero
Transcripts
https://charactercreationcast.simplecast.com/episodes/series-352-anyone-can-wear-the-mask-with-jeff-stormer-designer-creation-continued/transcript
Music:
Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod (http://incompetech.com)
Clip 1: Chiptune Game Intro 01 by TaigaSoundProd
Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/6780-chiptune-game-intro-01
License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license
Clip 2: All My Fantasy Children Intro Music by Aaron Catano-Saez
http://oneshotpodcast.com/interview-discussion/all-my-fantasy-children/
Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs (http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/)

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